I am considering Sculpta procedure. Is there any bruising, any down time I need to make this decision.

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Sculptra and down time

March 30th, 2014

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Sculptra is a wonderful product for mid face volumizing and many people call it a "liquid facelift". It is a liquid and generally does not cause much bruising. To avoid any bruising please avoid aspirin, motrin, aleve, or vitamin E, or blood thinners, or any products like fish oils. For the best results please find a board certified dermatologist with a great deal of experience with cosmetic procedures.

Sculptra Bruising and Down Time

February 12th, 2014

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I advise my patients that anytime I am performing an injection there is possibility for bruising. I find that bruising is a rare occurrence with all of the injections I do. It is helpful to avoid anything that may thin your blood prior to your treatment. Swelling generally lasts for 1-3 days. I find that most patients are comfortable going to work the next day.

Sculptra Recovery

January 21st, 2014

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Sculptra is a wonderful "filler" that stimulates collagen production in the area that it was placed. I have obtained excellent natural results in the cheeks and smile lines. Recovery is really patient dependent as well as injection technique. I like to have my patients ice their face for at least 10-15 minutes prior to the injection. I also place topical numbing cream to help with comfort. I find that gentle injection and pressure over the areas during the procedure also greatly help with minimizing bruising. I have had many patients who have minimal to no bruising the day after the procedure.

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Reducing Sculptra Related Bruising

January 20th, 2014

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Bruising is a
common side effect of dermal fillers that all patients dislike. However, there
are many ways to minimalize the appearance of bruising. Prior to a Sculptra
treatment, I advise my patients to avoid the following:

At my
practice, CARE Plastic Surgery, we offer dermal filler patients homeopathic
Arnica and Bromelain supplements from Vitamedica to minimize bruising
after treatment. These supplements should be started three days prior to a
Sculptra treatment.

After having
a Sculptra treatment, I advise my patients to massage all treated areas for 5
minutes, five times a day, for five consecutive days. Massaging aids in the
distribution of Sculptra, allowing for a smoother, natural look. Massaging also
helps to prevent any bumps from forming. Should you feel swelling or pain, you
can use an ice pack to relieve these temporary symptoms.

Bruising and Sculptra

January 19th, 2014

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In general, my patients don't bruise after Sculptra injections. However, if a patient gets a bruise, it is usually around the chin area, when correcting marionette lines. Ice is good to use before the injection which produces vascular constriction. Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and other meds that cause issues with coagulation should be avoided weeks before the injection.

What to Expect from Sculptra

January 16th, 2014

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Minimal bruising is always a potential with any dermal filler treatment. Out of all the fillers that are offered, Sculptra has the least amount of downtime and most patients are able to return to their daily activities almost immediately.

Downtime to expect after treatment with Sculptra

January 14th, 2014

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Sculptra can be performed very comfortably in the office. After application of numbing cream, the injections can be performed in ~30 minutes. Some bruising at the site of injection occurs in 5-10% of patients, and may last 5-7 days. Make-up can be applied to conceal this bruising if it does occur. Most patients do notice some temporary swelling, anywhere from 1-3 days.

Avoiding foods, medications and supplements that thin the blood can reduce the risk of bruising (alcohol, ginger, aspirin, to name a few). Also icing the area immediately after treatment and using Arnica can help to minimize bruising.

Sculptra

January 9th, 2014

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There is always a risk of bruising and swelling post injections to the face. There are never any guarantees. Icing the areas immediately post injections can help with the bruising and decreasing of the swelling in the the skin.

Sculptra Treatments in NYC

January 2nd, 2014

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Sculptra treatments are a nice alternative to other dermal fillers. Sculptra works by stimulating your own tissue to volumize naturally and actually grow tissue rather than rely on the injected material. This give a very natural generalized filling effect which is great for cheeks, temporal region, jawline and other parts of the face and body. After the treatment you can expect mild swelling and and very slight chance os bruising (less then 5% chance just as other fillers). Since the onset of action is over several weeks, patients enjoy the natural look and feel rather than feeling or looking "injected." However, you should review your particular situation with your surgeon to make sure you are a good candidate.

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as
a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you
have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute
or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.